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New treatment option for Bone Cyst
Official title Simple Bone Cysts in Kids
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02193841
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Simple bone cysts (SBCs) are cysts filled with fluid that occur most frequently in the long bones (arms or legs) of children. There are many ways to treat SBCs but it is unclear if one is better than another.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 2 to 21
You may be able to join if
- Patients with a confirmed simple bone cyst in a long bone (ie. arm or leg) within last 3 months
- At least 3 weeks must have elapsed since last fracture
- At least 3 months must have elapsed since last cyst treatment
- Patients and/or their legal representatives willing to provide written informed consent (and assent, when appropriate)
- Patients with stabilizing implants in the bone where the cyst is located
You likely can't join if
- Patients with bone disease (ie. osteogenesis imperfecta, cancer, osteoporosis, Paget's disease)
- Pregnant or breastfeeding female
- Patients with cysts crossing the growth plate (area where bone grows)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Loma Linda, California, United States
- Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Melbourne, Australia
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
+ 4 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 years to 21 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Birmingham, Alabama, United States; Loma Linda, California, United States; Wilmington, Delaware, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; New York, New York, United States and 18 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.